AGP Executive Report

Blue Hens: Delaware field hockey captured its third straight MPSF championship with a 6-0 win over UC Davis, while the football team’s CUSA title hopes ended with a 42-40 loss to Kennesaw State. Onstage: “Elf: The Musical” opens Nov. 19 at Milton Theatre, and the Southern Delaware Orchestra has holiday concerts set for Dec. 12-13. Arts & culture: The Delaware Division of the Arts received a national award, and a new Dover movie theater is bringing the big-screen experience back to the capital. Holiday outings: A new guide rounds up Delaware experiences to give as gifts, while seven Brandywine Valley attractions are coordinating a shared December schedule.

Live Music: A Newark record store is seeking permission to host live shows, while Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead plan a Black Friday release of “On A Back Porch, Vol. 4.” Arts & Culture: The Delaware Division of the Arts has won a national award, and Wilmington’s Mastersingers are featured in this month’s Arts Playlist. The Calidore String Quartet also brings modern music to Newark. Holiday Shows: Milton Theatre’s “Elf: The Musical” opens Nov. 19, and the Southern Delaware Orchestra has holiday concerts set for Dec. 12–13. Seven Brandywine Valley holiday attractions are also lining up for a shared December window.

Fashion & Fundraising: The Art of Fashion brought 30 Cape Region boutiques to the runway near Rehoboth Beach, blending a lively show with a spotlight on the Harry K Foundation’s work fighting childhood hunger. Big-Screen Comeback: A movie theater is returning to Dover, restoring a local option for catching films on the big screen. Holiday Stage: Milton Theatre opens Elf: The Musical on Nov. 19, while the Southern Delaware Orchestra has holiday concerts set for Dec. 12–13. Seasonal Attractions: Brandywine Valley’s seven holiday destinations—including Winterthur, Hagley and Nemours—will all be operating Dec. 3–30, offering a concentrated stretch for festive outings. Delaware Music: Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead are teaming up for “On A Back Porch, Vol. 4,” due for Record Store Day’s Black Friday.

Holiday Season: Seven Brandywine Valley attractions will overlap Dec. 3–30, bringing seasonal displays to Delaware sites including Winterthur, Hagley and Nemours, alongside lights, model trains and holiday train rides. Live Music: Southern Delaware Orchestra has holiday concerts set for Dec. 12–13. Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead are also teaming up on a new release for Record Store Day’s Black Friday. Arts & Culture: The Delaware Division of the Arts has won a national award, while Wilmington’s Mastersingers are featured in a new arts playlist. On Screen: A movie theater is returning to Dover, bringing the big-screen experience back to the state capital. Coming Up: Organizers are opening sponsorships for the Fire & Ice Festival’s 10th anniversary in 2027.

Local Arts: The Delaware Division of the Arts won a 2026 national Arts Access Agency Award for programs including free classes, public exhibitions and expanded support for artists. On Stage: The Calidore String Quartet brings modern music to Newark, while Milton Theatre opens “Elf: The Musical” on Nov. 19. Big Screen: A movie theater has returned to Dover, restoring a big-screen option in the state capital. Holiday Music: Southern Delaware Orchestra pairs a screening of “The Snowman” with live orchestral music and holiday favorites Dec. 12–13 in Lewes. Music Legacy: Richard Lloyd, guitarist for influential punk band Television, has died at 75; the band’s early story is tied to Delaware-born musicians Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell.

Arts Access: The Delaware Division of the Arts won a national award for expanding access through free classes, public exhibitions and increased support for artists. Big-Screen Return: A movie theater is returning to Dover, bringing cinema back to the capital city. Weekend Craft: The RAL Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show runs Nov. 7–8. Coming to the Stage: “Elf: The Musical” opens Nov. 19 at Milton Theatre. Music: Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead are teaming up for a new release for Record Store Day’s Black Friday. Holiday Plans: Historic Odessa’s Twinklefest brings a Christmas market, pony rides and house tours on Nov. 21.

Movies: Dover Movies 14 opened at Dover Mall, restoring a local big-screen option after more than two years without a theater. The new venue has heated recliners, LED screens and self-serve popcorn. Weekend Arts: The Rehoboth Art League’s Holiday Fair Fine Craft Show runs Nov. 7-8, with 30 artists showcasing jewelry, glass, ceramics and fiber arts. Folk duo The Honey Badgers bring fiddle and harmonies to 6 On The Square in Oxford on Saturday. On Stage: “Elf: The Musical” opens Nov. 19 at Milton Theatre, while the Calidore String Quartet brings modern music to Newark on Monday. Local Music: Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead are set to release “On A Back Porch, Vol. 4” for Record Store Day’s Black Friday event.

Live Theatre: The Resident Ensemble Players’ romantic comedy Fireflies continues in Newark through Nov. 15, while Elf: The Musical opens at Milton Theatre on Nov. 19. Music: Mastersingers of Wilmington perform “Media Vita,” a concert exploring life and death, Nov. 21 at First & Central Presbyterian Church. The Calidore String Quartet also brings a modern-music program to Newark on Monday. Arts & Culture: Delaware’s Division of the Arts received a National Arts Access Award, and Catharine Fichtner’s “Interference” is on view at the Mezzanine Gallery. On the Horizon: WXPN’s free Philly Anthems show on Nov. 11 features regional artists, including Wilmington’s Eliza Hardy Jones and Sug Daniels.

Live Music: The Calidore String Quartet, the University of Delaware’s quartet in residence, brings contemporary works by Caroline Shaw, Mark-Anthony Turnage and Samuel Adams to Newark on Nov. 9. Theater: Milton Theatre’s “Elf: The Musical” opens Nov. 19, with performances running through Dec. 13. Local Artists: “Watercolor Wednesdays,” featuring three Delaware Watercolor Society members, is on view this month at Nassau Valley Vineyards in Lewes. Arts Recognition: The Delaware Division of the Arts received a national Arts Access Award for its work expanding access to the arts.

Live Music: Delaware-connected folk duo the Honey Badgers bring fiddle, guitar and close harmonies to 6 On The Square in Oxford on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Music Release: Milton-based Dogfish Head and the Grateful Dead are teaming up again, releasing limited-edition live album “On A Back Porch, Vol. 4” on Record Store Day’s Black Friday, Nov. 27. Arts: The Delaware Division of the Arts received a National Arts Access Award, while the Mezzanine Gallery is presenting Catharine Fichtner’s “Interference.” A Wilmington artist is also remixing pop culture and politics to tell two sides of the American story. Delaware Sports: Delaware State is adding women’s flag football as a varsity sport.

Return Day: Georgetown’s 200-year-old election tradition returns Thursday, Nov. 5, with a parade, live music, ceremonies and free ox-roast sandwiches. Theater: A dark comedy about addiction is touring Delaware for free, bringing performances statewide. Local Art: A Wilmington artist is remixing pop culture and politics to tell two sides of the American story. Music & Food: Dogfish Head has brought back its Joan Jett beer after the first release sold out in just 60 minutes. Delaware Sports: Delaware State is launching women’s varsity flag football, with its first season, roster and schedule still to come.

What’s On: A regional events roundup points to major comedy and music acts coming to the area, while the Lenape Chamber Ensemble is holding a Baroque festival. Delaware Arts: The Delaware Division of the Arts received a national Arts Access Award, and Wilmington’s Mezzanine Gallery is presenting Catharine Fichtner’s “Interference.” Dance: The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet will stage “The Nutcracker” at the University of Delaware Performing Arts Center. Blue Hens: Field hockey’s Lily Cosner earned conference Offensive Player of the Week honors after a two-assist performance; Delaware is the top seed and host of the MPSF championship.

Delaware Music: Wilmington singer Courtney Elle earned her first Billboard chart entry with “Freedom,” debuting at No. 40 on the Dance chart. Arts & Culture: The Delaware Division of the Arts received a national award for arts access, while Catharine Fichtner’s “Interference” is on view at the Mezzanine Gallery. The Delaware Art Museum’s annual fashion show also spotlighted artists’ Indigenous roots. Books & Theater: Milford author and illustrator Teresa Rodriguez has released her debut picture book, “A Very Serious Pig,” about acceptance. A dark comedy about addiction is also touring the state for free. Music Business: A Delaware Court of Chancery ordered Faith Evans to secure more than $12.5 million for a trust tied to the estate of Notorious B.I.G.’s mother, plus interest, in a dispute over the rapper’s music-business distributions.

Wilmington Music: Delaware artist Courtney Elle earned her first Billboard chart entry as “Freedom” debuted at No. 40 on the Dance Chart. The pop, funk, disco and R&B single includes a remix by Dave Audé. Delaware Books: Milford author and illustrator Teresa Rodriguez has published her debut children’s book, “A Very Serious Pig,” a story about accepting others as they are. Music and Beer: Dogfish Head is restocking its Joan Jett collaboration after the limited-edition beer and merch sold out in an hour. Arts Across Delaware: The Delaware Division of the Arts received a national Arts Access Award. Upcoming offerings include Catharine Fichtner’s “Interference” at the Mezzanine Gallery, a free statewide tour of a dark comedy about addiction and a free dance-focused program from Wilmington Ballet.

College Basketball: Delaware State opened its season with an 86-52 win over Saint Vincent. Nehemiah Reedus led the Hornets with 19 points, and Nasir Muhammad added 18; Delaware State visits Navy on Thursday. Arts & Culture: The Delaware Division of the Arts received a national Arts Access Award, while the Mezzanine Gallery is presenting Catharine Fichtner’s “Interference.” The PA Academy of Ballet will bring “The Nutcracker” to the University of Delaware Performing Arts Center. High School Sports: Undefeated Caesar Rodney earned the top seed in the DIAA girls volleyball tournament. Cape Henlopen and Tower Hill lead the field hockey brackets.

Arts Access: The Delaware Division of the Arts received a national award for expanding arts opportunities statewide, including free classes and public events. On View: Wilmington artist Catharine Fichtner’s free exhibition “Interference” opens Nov. 6 at the Mezzanine Gallery and runs through Nov. 30. Coming Up: Wilmington Ballet will present a free dance-focused program Nov. 6. Music & Sports: Delaware State beat Norfolk State during Philadelphia’s HBCU Week, which also featured a performance by Ludacris. Halloween Safety: Six people were injured in a shooting near the University of Delaware during Halloween celebrations; a separate shooting at an Ellendale-area party killed a 17-year-old and wounded eight others.